Quick Details
Who: Family & Friends. For corporate clients, see Teambuilding Cooking Classes in Austin.
Group Requirements: Minimum of 12 and maximum of 60 participants. (You may book a group of less than 12 people, but need to purchase a minimum of 12 tickets.)
Time: Offered daily. We’re flexible on the start time – it’s ideal to begin the class anytime between 11 am and 7 pm.
Duration: 2 hours of flavor and fun!
Where: Our cooking space (exact address available upon inquiry)
When: We offer classes all-year round. We highly recommend inquiring at least 2 weeks in advance. In some cases, we can accommodate requests within 2 weeks of the class date.
Food: See cuisine options below. Enough food for lunch or dinner. You will be greeted with complementary welcome snacks!
Pricing: We price the class based on a sliding scale related to your head count:
$159 per person for groups of 12 – 15 people
$149 for groups of 16 – 30 people
$139 for groups of 31+ people
The price includes all the delicious food your team prepares (enough for lunch or dinner). There is a 20% gratuity for the support staff in addition to the class price.
There is a $200 cleaning surcharge. The surcharge is waived for groups larger than 15 people.
There are no additional taxes or fees. The prices above are all-inclusive.
Add Ons: You can purchase “add-ons” to your event depending on your team’s needs:
- For an additional $20 per person your professional chef will make appetizers and/or sides and dessert that pair well with the cuisine option you choose. Your chef decides what foods to make. We recommend the additional food. Your tastebuds will thank you later!
- Alcohol: Some of our kitchen venues are BYOB. Others require a licensed bartender to serve the alcohol. We will let you know if the venue is BYOB during the booking process.
- If the venue is BYOB, we can purchase the alcohol, soft drinks, water, ice, etc and bring it to the venue for you. Simply let us know what you want to drink and your budget. There is a 15% provider surcharge on the cost of the drinks if you want us to bring the drinks to the venue for you.
Cooking Classes & Competitions
(Choose from below) per guest
12-15 people
per guest
$ 159
16-30
per guest
$ 149
31-60
per guest
$ 139
*12 ticket minimum
*You may take the class with less than 12 people but need to purchase 12 tickets.
Cooking Classes & Competitions
(Choose from below)
For the Love of Pasta
Sushi World
Delicious Dumplings
University of Tacos (UT)
Tex-Mex Traditions
GROUP COOKING CLASSES FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY IN AUSTIN
Are you on the hunt for the best group cooking class in Austin? Throw on your apron and join us for a group cooking class in Austin with a professional chef who will show you each step of how to prepare an outstanding feast. From hands-on pasta making classes to epic Iron Chef-style competitions, we offer a bountiful diversity of delicious choices that will make for an unforgettable occasion!
A rockstar pro chef will show how to cook a mouth watering meal, making it all more fun and a lot easier than when you’re trying to follow along with a recipe in your kitchen at home. It’s a highly rewarding way to take friends and family on culinary adventure they won’t soon forget.
Buen Provecho! Let’s get cooking! Sign up for the best group cooking class in Austin right now please!
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
Below you will see the most popular options for cuisine class types. And if you want to pick something you don’t see here (“off menu” so to speak) go ahead and ask, our chefs can do it all!
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If pasta is your passion, look no further than this class featuring authentic Italian favorites you will learn how to make from scratch. Guests will be given fresh, homemade pasta dough and a full shelf of ingredients to turn their love for Italian cuisine into an amazing meal. Let our expert chef guide you through the process in this hands-on cooking class filled with Old World flavor.
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Are you prepared to roll up your sleeves and make your own fresh sushi rolls like a pro? Our Chef will teach you all the tips and tricks of making delicious sushi rolls. You’ll prepare the perfect sushi rice, learn how to cut ingredients properly, and become an expert in the art of rolling.
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Learn the secrets of making delicious dumplings! You will learn how to craft flavor-packed dumplings made by hand with diverse shapes and fillings. Whether it’s potstickers or wontons or shu mai, no matter which path you take, the destination is sure to be delectable!
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From Jalisco and Michoacan to California and Texas and everywhere in between, there are countless varieties of specialty tacos to discover. With this class you’ll learn the secrets and skills you need to make authentic tacos in the style of the region of your choice. Each step of cooking and combining all the elements to make the perfect taco takes you closer to eating a delicious meal you cooked yourself with guidance from our first rate chef.
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In this class you will explore the rich culinary tradition fusing Texan and Mexican ingredients and techniques. Let our amazing chef show you how to prepare some Tex-Mex cuisine in this interactive cooking class featuring a whole world of Southwestern flavors.
AN IDEAL WAY TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER
Our chefs design their lessons to be accessible and fun for both beginners and more experienced chefs which makes our group cooking classes are a fabulous way to bring together the people you know and love for a special occasion And to top it off, you’ll learn some skills you can apply at home in your kitchen!
We all know that preparing a meal from scratch always makes it taste better. With direction from a rockstar chef, you’ll make a dish that’s so tasty it could be served in a five star restaurant. From planning to execution, we’ll arrange it all seamlessly. We promise you’ll have a great time with your friends and leave with a belly full of satisfaction!
Meet Your Chef
Hello! I’m Chef Stef, and since 2008, my culinary journey has been nothing short of exhilarating. With a vibrant career that spans over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of crafting exquisite meals for numerous celebrities, showcasing my culinary prowess in high-profile galas for the Food Network, and honing my skills in some of the finest hotels and restaurants.
GROUP COOKING CLASS ARE IDEAL FOR:
- Birthday parties
- Holidays
- Bachelor & bachelorette parties
- Sweet sixteen parties & quinceañeras
- Anniversaries
- Family reunions
- Dinner parties
- Gourmet clubs & foodie groups
- Travel groups
- Bridal showers
- For our corporate teambuilding cooking classes, check out more information here.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR SIDEWALK GROUP COOKING CLASS
- Pull up to the venue for a 2-hour cooking class
- Meet your instructor. The chef says hello! It’s time to get started.
- Nibble on a welcome snack as you’re being greeted.
- The chef will go over the plan and do a knife skills demo
- Your group prepares a dish from scratch step by step with guidance from the chef/instructor
- Sip on a drink as you’re cooking (and learning!)
- Take a seat around the table to eat the meal that you’ve just made with the help of a culinary superstar
- Take a group pic or two
- High fives and hugs for everybody
- Time to say goodbye!
CHOOSE BETWEEN A COOKING CLASS, COOKING COMPETITION, OR IRON CHEF-STYLE COMPETITION
Our group cooking classes can be arranged as courses or competitions. Learn and bond together in a fun yet relaxed environment with our bestselling group cooking classes. Or pick our cooking competitions to add a thrilling competitive twist to your event.
All of the class options have enough food for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Your group will learn how to make the cuisine of your choice. Our classes are hands-on and collaborative. It’s a terrific way to bond with friends and family.
The class is designed to be enjoyable and informative for both beginners and more advanced cooks. The professional chef (and teacher!) is there to help you as much as you need throughout the cooking process. We do the preparation in advance, so you can focus on the fun part, cooking and connecting with your people.
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Our cooking competitions are run like our cooking classes but with a fun competitive element.
Upon arrival, you will be split up into teams that will compete to make the perfect dish in your cuisine of choice. Everyone will make their food but will collaborate as a team to help each other cook a tasty dish.
Our chef will be the judge. You will be judged as a team on presentation, taste, and timing. The winners will receive a trophy tasting and bragging rights.
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The Iron Chef-Style Cooking Competition is slightly different from the cooking class and cooking competition. Instead of choosing the cuisine you want to make in advance, you will be given a pantry full of ingredients and your team will decide on the spot what dish to prepare.
Our chef will act as judge and choose the winning team based on culinary criteria familiar from TV. The winning team will receive a bonus tasting. All the teams will love eating the ‘fruits’ of their labor.
*Included in all cooking class options: A charcuterie and crudite platter as a welcome snack, an expert chef with support staff, and enough food for lunch/dinner. Loads of creativity, flavor and fun!
BOOK YOUR AUSTIN COOKING CLASS TODAY!
Let’s get cooking! Reach out to us to plan your special culinary adventure in Austin.
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